US Bridges

US 283 over Hubbard Creek

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 12.35 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 082090043701035

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Hubbard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Hubbard Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 283
CrossesHubbard Creek
Location12.35 MI S of US 180
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54659, -99.32264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 283 over Hubbard Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 283 over Hubbard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Hubbard Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Hubbard Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Hubbard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.